City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
United Kingdom
The City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
Welcome to the vibrant heart of Glasgow, specifically the area known as the Merchant City. We find ourselves standing before the magnificent complex of the City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket, a site that perfectly encapsulates…
Listen in the app2The Candleriggs Approach
Let us begin our exploration outside, approaching the complex along the bustling street known as Candleriggs. If you are here on a Saturday morning, the atmosphere is utterly infectious. …
Listen in the app3The Main Entrance and Glass Doors
As we pivot from the historic cobblestones of Candleriggs, direct your gaze to the main entrance of the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket complex. You will notice a striking set of large glass doors set within the heavy, historic…
Listen in the app4The Grand Circulation Corridors
Leaving the bright bustle of the box office behind, we now navigate the grand circulation corridors that weave through the heart of the complex. These spacious, softly lit hallways are an architectural necessity, brilliantly…
Listen in the app5The Old Fruitmarket Main Floor
Pushing through the doors, we step out onto the vast, expansive main floor of the Old Fruitmarket. The sensory shift is immediate and overwhelming. …
Listen in the app6The Old Fruitmarket Balconies
From the sprawling expanse of the main floor, I invite you to turn your attention upward, observing the magnificent wrought-iron balconies that completely encircle the Old Fruitmarket. If you are able, ascend one of the…
Listen in the app7The Recital Room
Let us descend from the balconies and carefully navigate our way to one of the more hidden treasures within the complex, the space known as the Recital Room. As you step through the doorway into this smaller chamber, the contrast…
Listen in the app8The City Halls Grand Auditorium
Finally, we push open the heavy double doors and enter the absolute crown jewel of the complex: the grand auditorium of the City Halls. Take a deep, slow breath and allow your eyes to sweep across the magnificent expanse of this…
Listen in the app9Final Reflections
As our thorough exploration of the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket draws to a close, I invite you to pause once more in the central foyer, taking a final moment to absorb the incredible density of history and culture contained…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our thorough exploration of the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket draws to a close, I invite you to pause once more in the central foyer, taking a final moment to absorb the incredible density of history and culture contained…
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What is City Halls & Old Fruitmarket?
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.8590, -4.2452 |
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